Comes in great colors too Petchoa is from a cross between a Petunia + a Calibrachoa. Slow-release fertilizers deliver a little bit of nutrients to the soil each time you water and you only need to apply them once a season. On Dec 12, 2010, Kell from (Zone 9b) wrote: This is truly a neon color, just screams at you 'LOOK AT ME' These Petchoa are so fantastic with their flowers larger than a Calibration but smaller than a regular petunia. Fertilizingįertilize petchoas regularly during the growing season or make it easy on yourself and use a slow-release fertilizer at planting time. The soil should never stay wet or soggy, otherwise the roots could rot. Water them regularly to keep them from wilting - but take care not to overwater. In containers, choose a potting mix designed for use in pots. Like most flowering annuals (including petunias and calibrachoas, to which they're related), petchoas prefer moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter if you grow them in gardens. They can tolerate some partial shade, but they won't bloom as well and are more likely to get lanky, unattractive stems without enough sun. SuperCal Royal Red Petchoa Plant Details: Scientific Name: Petunia x Calibrachoa hybrid Common Name: Petchoa, Calibrachoa Hardiness Degree: 0F (-17. Grow petchoas in full sun (at least six to eight hours of direct light a day). You typically don't need to worry about pinching or pruning petchoas to keep them pretty, through you can if you'd like to encourage more compact growth.
